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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1940

Page

8

Roselyn Weinberg Weds Joseph Nathan Jr in Bluefield

Mrs. Sadie Weinberg announces the marriage of Roselyn Bernice Weinberg to Joseph Nathan Jr on December 26 at 7 30 am at the bride’s mother’s home on College avenue. Rabbi Julius Kravetz officiated for the immediate family.

Sadie Weinberg Roselyn Bernice Joseph Nathan, Jr College Avenue Julius Kravetz East End Bluefield Nathan Joe Nathan Ashland University of Michigan Ann Arbor Steckler Men's Cincinnati

Yuletide Party at Local Theatre by Matz Couple

Mr and Mrs Max Matz hosted a Christmas gathering for theater employers and executives on Tuesday night. Mr Matz dressed as Santa and chose gifts from the lobby tree matching each guest’s hobby, with the party to become an annual event. There was dancing games and refreshments.

Max Matz

Jr. Woman's Club of Athens Schedules Holiday Dance

The Athens Junior Woman's Club plans a December 28 dance at the College Inn from 8:30 to 12 in honor of students home for Christmas. President Mrs. Robert Gatherura Jr. leads arrangements with chairs Virginia Charleton Romaine Kanade Mary Lee Martin Mildred Harris Ruth Wall handling invitations music refreshments decorations and programs. Tickets available from club members.

Athens Junior Woman's Club College Inn Athens Robert Gatherura Jr Virginia Charleton Romaine Kanade Mary Lee Martin Mildred Harris Ruth Wall

Irene Cooper Purchases Enter at Dance Night

Irene Cooper serves as treasurer and notes purchases at the door for the dance night, detailing entry or admission handling and financial responsibility.

Irene Cooper

Christmas Births Reach Two Families

Two babies were born this Christmas at Bluefield sanitarium. Mr and Mrs R A Salt of Pohacontas are parents of a daughter. Mr and Mrs John Patterson of Matoaka announce the birth of a son.

Bluefield Sanitarium R. A. Salt Pocahontas John Patterson Matoaka

Sorority Meeting and Veteran Group Gatherings Schedule

Announcement lists Sigma Theta sorority at Bluefield College meeting at the West Virginian hotel Saturday at 10 AM. Southern Pioneer Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars meets at 8 PM at the YWCA. Daughters unit to meet at 7 PM.

Sigma Theta Sorority Bluefield College West Virginian Hotel Southern Pioneer Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Y. W.C.A

Local Personalities Send Holiday Greetings and Visits

The notice lists numerous residents visiting family and friends over the holidays. Richard Parsons of Brazill, a Washington and Lee law student, returns home with classmate Relph of Valparaiso Indiana. Others include Miss Adelaide Bailey from Durham North Carolina, the Hagers from this city, and many regional connections from Philadelphia Beckley Columbus and Richmond, alongside several dinner gatherings and hospital updates.

Richard Parsons Brazill Washington and Lee Law School Relph Valparaiso Ind Adelaide Bailey Durham N. C R. L. Bailey Vineyard Street G. 8. Hager J. M. McCarus Beckley Bluefield H. B. Billian Philadelphia J. W. Johnson College Avenue R. L. Melrose Imperial Ice Cream Company Washington, Pa Elmore Buchanan Tazewell Bluefield Sanitarium Jack Ridder D. S. Ridder L. E. Turner Columbus Ohio Fred Arnold Richard Murriel Kelly Roanoke A. Tanner J. F. Bass Willie Bas R. G. West Statesville John Laws Portsmouth C. G. Bass Alder Street Mabel Shafer Cincinnati Mary Shafer Bland Street Harry Cooper Jefferson Eephy Philadelphia Fred Cooper Athens S. T. Vermillion Lessie Barker Uriah Vermillion Charles Baxter New York R. M. French Junior Bivens Charleston Jim Vermillion Bob Vermillion Princeton 8. V. Preston Salem Irene Cooper

Local visitors share holidays in Bland and Bland area

Visitors include Dr. Ben J. Strader and Dr. William Strader from Virginia who called on Mr. and Mrs. George Strader on Bland road during Christmas. Hellen Dillon hosted guests on Frederick street. H. Russ Holt of Florence, DC and Mrs. Holt visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. George Woods on Lee street. Holt later became manager at radio station WOLS in Florence.

Hellen Dillon Frederick Street Ben J. Strader Big Stone Gap William Strader Richlands George Strader Bland Road H. Russ Holt Florence D. C Holt George Woods Lee Street WOLS

Holt State Papers to be printed for distribution after office term

Governor Holt's state papers and addresses bound as a volume of about 600 pages will be printed and ready soon after January 13. William E. Hughes, secretary of the state liquor control commission, leads the compilation with Al Quinn, Holt's secretary, detailing the plan to issue the collection.

Charleston W. Va Holt William E. Hughes Hughes State Liquor Control Commission al Quinn

Holt's gubernatorial papers and public addresses noted

The article reviews Holt's inaugural and public addresses and outlines forthcoming messages to the 1941 legislature. It recalls Hughes and James Harris editing Holt's administrative papers, contrasts with Kump's delayed edition, and traces the practice back to Governor William H. Conley.

Holt Hughes James Harris H. G. Kump Kump

Joyful Cough Relief Home Mixture

A simple folk cough remedy titled Joyful Cough Relief is described as easy to prepare at home. It recommends Pinex plus guaiacol from druggists, mixed with sugar syrup to yield a pint of cough syrup that allegedly relieves throat irritation and loosens mucus.

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Roselyn Weinberg Jr. Woman’s Club of Athens Delaware Diamond State Destenuine Colee Eaton Town, N. Oj George Rector Wilson Pesce Seren Dee Wedding Belles Norway Oslo United States Will Ellen Knudson Per He Methoos Chicago Else Huistendahl Warner Marshal Nina Tanberg Benjamin McCartney Washington William Wa. Conley W.va Clearaway Junior Coats Richard Hudnut Houbigant, Wrisley and Woodbury
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